An Empower Institute report questions what others perceive as a retirement savings crisis, noting that in previous decades defined benefit plans were not portable and did not cover many employees. The report says some $7.5 trillion is in defined contribution plans, access to workplace-based plans has expanded, and employees are saving more money in workplace retirement plans than ever before.
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Speaking with an employee who is underperforming -- but historically has been a contributing worker -- calls for a sensitive approach, writes Edward Mady, general manager of the Beverly Hills Hotel. Mady shares what he learned from his experiences and outlines a three-step process for conducting a productive conversation with such workers.
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Well-being programs are a reason 70% of employees stay at their job, up from 50% five years ago, according to a survey by Alight Solutions. Employers can help staff achieve their wellness goals by personalizing programs and tools, providing information about health benefits costs and options, and offering multiple health savings options, writes Alight VP Ray Baumruk.
Manufacturers are increasingly focusing on workforce diversity and inclusion, which could help with worker recruitment, writes Jeff Sorensen of PwC. He recommends getting support for diversity and inclusion at the highest levels, creating employee resource groups and working with external organizations to build a skilled and diverse workforce.
Performance management and robotic process automation software, employee feedback tools and online training programs help HR achieve its goals, writes Rachel Meltzer. Provide employees with self-service HR portals and use artificial intelligence for recruiting, she writes.
